PEX plumbing is being used more frequently in today’s construction, tell us about your experience with it. Have you used it in existing construction or new construction and does its advantages outweigh copper pipe? From a cost perspective, which is less expensive. I have used it in vacation homes that have experienced freezing problems in the past. And yes […]
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Working with Solid Surface Material such as Corian™, a Follow Up
I was talking to Kyle Carpenter at Solidsurface.com a few weeks ago about working with Corian™ and some of the other materials used in solid surface countertops. I asked him to send me a scrap piece or a drop end for me to practice some cuts, seaming and edge build-ups that I could form into a […]
Bosch Has a Winner With Its Drill/Driver Combination, Tool of the Day
We all know Bosch makes top quality tools and the 26618 drill/driver is no exception. With 1500 inch pounds of torque, the impactor leads its class, and the additional two modes allow one tool to perform drilling and fastening tasks. I attached a Jacobs chuck to the unit and tested it with round shank bits […]
Extreme Log Home
Well, I must admit I am a sucker for log homes and log homes that stretch the boundaries of affordability I can’t resist. When I saw the square footage of this behemoth, I had visions of a log home that was larger than some hotels I have stayed in. Besides, 18,000 plus square feet for […]
Solid Surface Countertops like Corian®, Would You Consider Installing
We are putting the finishing touches on a step-by-step installation guide for solid surface countertops for the DIY homeowner. Would you consider installing this material yourself or would you think it’s better left to the professional? If you are concerned about installation problems, ask us so we can better address those in the article. If […]
Extreme How-To and Punch! Software Combine to Bring You ” Weekend Projects
Extreme How-To and Punch! Software bring you Weekend Projects. Punch! supplied the design software and Extreme How-To brought the “How-To” to Punch!’s latest software edition. Punch! worked with Extreme How-To as the exclusive supplier of “How-To” for weekend projects. You design your project using Punch’s easy-to-use templates, and build it using Extreme How-To’s step-by-step tutorials.
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LP Issues Product Advisory for Composite Decking
Premature Deterioration Poses a Risk of Injury Includes decking and railing made at LP’s Meridian, Idaho plant and sold as WeatherBest®, Veranda® and ABTCo after Jan. 1, 2005 NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 7, 2008) — Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Products) (LP) (NYSE: LPX) today issued a product advisory for composite decking materials purchased after January 1, […]
Bosch Buys CST/Berger
Bosch is growing….. here’s the Press Release as released by CST Berger: “On June 11, 2008, the Bosch Group announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire CST/berger from The Stanley Works portfolio. The parties expect to complete the transaction, which is subject to regulatory and other approvals, in the next few […]